D1 swimming · Big Ten
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Women's Swimming
Piscataway, NJ
Competition level
Roster event summaries
Current 2025-26 roster percentiles. Recorded times are event-specific roster facts, not coach-issued recruiting cuts.
| Event | Recorded times | Top quarter | Roster median | Lower-quarter line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Free | 7 | 1:51.49 | 1:52.41 | 1:53.76 |
| 50 Free | 10 | 22.76 | 23.93 | 24.22 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:19.61 | 2:20.36 | 2:21.14 |
| 100 Free | 8 | 51.28 | 51.85 | 53.74 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:03.38 | 1:05.11 | 1:06.52 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 2:00.42 | 2:01.62 | 2:05.23 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:31.28 | 4:37.42 | 4:39.64 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 54.75 | 1:01.27 | 1:03.73 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 55.60 | 55.81 | 57.93 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:59.58 | 2:00.07 | 2:02.12 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 4:54.72 | 4:55.13 | 5:04.67 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 2:08.29 | 2:08.68 | 2:11.59 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
Big Ten
Type
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
42
Seniors
10
Intl
19%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
58%
6-yr grad
84%
Tuition
$37.4K
Academics
Rutgers enrolls 37,985 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 58%.
US News: #42 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1310–1500
ACT range
28–33
Median earnings
$61K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Rutgers's swim program?
Championship results for Rutgers aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Rutgers's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Rutgers's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:53.76), 50 Free (24.22), 200 Breast (2:21.14) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Rutgers recruit internationally?
Yes. 19.0% of Rutgers's current roster is international (8 of 42 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, Italy, Poland, Belgium, and Greece.
What's the academic profile at Rutgers?
Rutgers's acceptance rate is 58%, the school is ranked #42 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 84%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $61K.
How many swimmers does Rutgers send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Rutgers aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.